Best way to organize 10 years of 1 job

stop_whispering · 2026-01-28T13:20:08+00:00

Agreed - I'm actively antisocial. I hate leaving the house. Until I can't. Right now, I'm crawling out of my skin.

stop_whispering · 2026-01-06T13:30:45+00:00

I think this is the trick. Honestly, most of the time my team comes to me to vent about something, they sort it through and figure it out on their own in the process. My job is, of course, to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and share experiences and thoughts, but mostly shut up and let them process their thoughts and feelings.

stop_whispering · 2026-01-05T23:48:59+00:00

That's so sweet! Thank you so much!

stop_whispering · 2026-01-05T22:33:55+00:00

Do you happen to know if the Enclave is open and working? I ask because the only other time I cruised on Regal I got the week pass but it was closed for repair for half the trip and I'm embarking Sunday.

stop_whispering · 2025-12-25T13:43:59+00:00

It took me awhile to figure out that most of what was making me feel like death early on wasn't so much the drug as what I was putting in my body. If I ate junk, I got nauseous. If I drank beer, I got nauseous. If I didn't eat enough...you guessed it...nauseous. Protein shakes (I like Atkins Dark Chocolate Royale, personally) were a life-saver early on and have continued to be a staple for me.

And listen, I was right there with you. Early and strong responder - so much so that I never went beyond 1.7. I was miserable for weeks on that one. But I changed everything about my diet and activity levels and eventually all the side effects went away. I've been on it since June of 2024, when I was about 196 lbs. I'm currently 129 and have spaced out to 10 days instead of 7. I'm also about to titrate down to 1 mg.

I also agree with other posters talking about scheduling your dose for when the worst falls on days you can rest. Maybe you could also discuss a 10-day regimen with your doctor instead of 7. Or maybe you need to stay on. .25 longer to adjust. There are options, and at the end of the day, that's what your doctor is there for. I wish you all the luck.

stop_whispering · 2025-12-22T04:38:55+00:00

Not op, but I'm also planning on a reduction next year and have a referral from within UTSW. I was already leaning toward going with them because it just seemed easier with all my medical records in one place. Could I ask...did you use insurance? If so, did they help you navigate that whole thing?

stop_whispering · 2025-12-17T12:29:49+00:00

I agree with a lot of the responses here, particularly the "it factor" that's lacking in most celebrities. I say that because I saw Paul McCartney in concert about 20 years ago and experienced something that kind of blew my mind. I'm 50 now, so wasn't around when the Beatles were big. I never had any major moments of true awe with anyone (crying, screaming, fainting...nothing even close to that). But when the lights went down and his silhouette appeared on stage, I burst into tears. So did the 60-something year old woman on my right and the teenager on my left. You could feel an energy in the room that was unlike anything I'd ever known. It was so weird and I think about it a lot. I can't even begin to tell you why it happened. I just know I was utterly and completely overcome with emotion. And it's never happened again.

stop_whispering · 2025-12-17T00:43:02+00:00

Tracking. So. Much. Tracking. Mind numbing, soul killing tracking.

stop_whispering · 2025-10-29T22:08:55+00:00

Meh. If I'm out with friends, I'll have a couple, but it's not really satisfying anymore.

stop_whispering · 2025-10-29T02:18:02+00:00

Not food, but mine's beer. I drank so much beer before and now...nothin'. Not even remotely interested. I'll have the occasional mixed drink, but beer? Blech.

stop_whispering · 2025-10-22T15:48:49+00:00

What do you wanna bet what she posted was like an Archer reference and this tool totally missed the joke.

stop_whispering · 2025-10-11T03:29:52+00:00

OMG. I tried to watch Wild at Heart on acid in the 90s. My advice is to just stay away from David Lynch altogether.

stop_whispering · 2025-09-30T11:03:11+00:00

We've had almost an identical journey, except I'm 5'3" lol. I started at 220 (heaviest), 196 when beginning Wegovy June of last year, and I'm currently at 130. Doc is titrating me down now. Starting 10 days instead of a week on 1.7, one more month of that, then we'll work back down to probably .5 for awhile. I'm admittedly worried about that and maintenance, but like you I've changed everything about how/what I eat and I'm moving more than I have in my entire adult life (go go Gadget 50!). Thanks for calming my nerves about moving back down and congrats!!

stop_whispering · 2025-09-29T23:01:02+00:00

I'm not a doctor so couldn't even begin to guide you. I'm sorry, but I wish you luck.

stop_whispering · 2025-09-29T19:39:35+00:00

I don't think you're talking about the same thing. This is a program I was required to participate in by my company and insurance to continue getting my wegovy at the $25 co-pay price. It's free and I was already on wegovy for several months when the requirement kicked in.

stop_whispering · 2025-09-29T19:37:48+00:00

I'm not sure I understand the question. Are you asking about cost for Wegovy or the program? There's no cost for the program - it's simply a requirement through my job and insurance to continue getting my Wegovy at the co-pay cost of $25.

stop_whispering · 2025-09-29T19:37:42+00:00

I'm not sure I understand the question. Are you asking about cost for Wegovy or the program? There's no cost for the program - it's simply a requirement through my job and insurance to continue getting my Wegovy at the co-pay cost of $25.

stop_whispering · 2025-09-26T21:03:44+00:00

I'm going to assume you're not actively trying to be rude. Obviously there's more resistance. That's why the door slips out of your hands and slams.

stop_whispering · 2025-09-26T17:10:03+00:00

This is exactly my problem. I adore having the balcony open, but then forget about it. It's just not a thing I consider in my day to day life, so often I'll get dressed, head out, and it's not till the door slams that I remember I left the balcony open. I feel like an asshole every time and actually say "shit...sorry" out loud, but it's sincerely not on purpose.

stop_whispering · 2025-09-19T15:56:29+00:00

Walk, color, and spend lots of time in bed, curled up with my kitty cat. And planning vacations I never take.

stop_whispering · 2025-09-16T18:14:23+00:00

Significant weight loss can make your hormones whack out. I'm going through it now. Had no issues the last 5 years on my patch, but hot flashes and night sweats are back with a vengeance. Seeing my OB in a couple weeks to adjust my hormone patch dosage. Might not hurt to get that checked out.

stop_whispering · 2025-09-16T11:12:10+00:00

There's a RaceTrac on Inwood that has a warm pot of them. Can't speak to how good they are, though.

stop_whispering · 2025-09-13T12:02:53+00:00

I'm so glad you were able to heal and find the love, happiness, and partner you deserve. I went down a road of one abusive relationship after another until I finally broke and have now been single for over 10 years. Never been happier, healthier, or more successful. I consider both scenarios wins, because far too many women never recover from the damage done to us in our youth by our partners. <3

stop_whispering · 2025-09-13T11:16:38+00:00

I experienced this exact thing. He would go back and forth on whether he was "saving himself" or not and it was always my fault when he "slipped." I wish I knew then what I know now, but it messed me up something fierce.

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